In the field of biomedical engineering/bioengineering or a closely-related field (Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with substantive interest and background in Biomedicine) or, if your institution doesn't offer a formalized BME program, have demonstrated commitment to the field of BME

No more than 3 years from the receipt of most recent degree, or be currently enrolled

Language proficiency to carry out the proposed project in the host country at the time of departure

Bachelor's degree by the beginning date of the grant

Enrolled in a BME or BME-related Master's or PhD program OR

A recent recipient (within the last 3 years) of an MS degree in BME or a BME-related field

Award summary and conditions: The Whitaker International Summer Program provides funding for U.S. bioengineers and biomedical engineers to continue abroad their existing Master's or PhD work of high-quality, individually-arranged, research OR internship in industry OR coursework relevant to their field under the supervision of a mentor to; Improve their expertise as scientists, help developing scientists open their minds to think and analyze on a broader, global level, build individual as well as institutional partnerships; and establish dialogues between the scientific community in the U.S. and the rest of the world.

Benefits include:

Fixed-amount fellowship award

Round-trip international fare

Monthly living stipend commensurate with the expected expenses in the host country

Health and accident insurance

Application process: online and hard copy

Application requirements:

Application Form

Project Abstract (2 sentences)

Essay (3 pages max.)

Letters of Reference (2)

List of publications

Official Transcripts from all Post-Secondary Degree Granting Institutions (one set whether official or unofficial must be submitted online, and one set sent as hard copy)*